Nov 30, 2023

STRIDER Returns as an Official Educational Partner of the USEA for 2024

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is happy to announce that STRIDER will return as an “Official Educational Partner” of the USEA for 2024. As the operator of one of the leading platforms for equestrian bookings, STRIDER is dedicated to supporting access and community growth across equestrian experiences, regardless of discipline, breed, level or location.

“We’re proud to renew our partnership with the USEA and continue to collaborate on our shared vision of expanding community access to equestrian sports and education,” said Tara Swersie, CEO of Strider. “It is a win-win for all to provide USEA members with preferred access to STRIDER software products and help elevate the sport of eventing across the equestrian community.”

STRIDER is dedicated to ensuring riders across all equine disciplines enjoy stress-free entries to their favorite competitions, schooling events and educations seminars. They are proud to be North America’s leading industry resource to find, book and pay for top equestrian opportunities, and as a certified USEF entry provider, STRIDER supports an audience of 1.2 million motivated athletes and venues annually.

In addition to their flagship STRIDER entry platform that most users are familiar with, STRIDER also offers StriderPay, a service that enables users to easily and quickly process payments via Venmo, PayPal, or major credit and debit cards, protected from merchant fees. Their award-winning and patent pending StriderPlus service also provides digital waiver solutions for top equestrian venues nationwide. Finally and most recently, STRIDER has also launched the StriderGold scoring solution that automatically synchs entries collected on STRIDER to StartBox Scoring, allowing for seamless digital scoring and reporting for events.

“The USEA is proud to renew its partnership with STRIDER to help maximize our sport’s continued growth throughout the country,” said USEA CEO, Rob Burk. “STRIDER’s broad range of industry-leading digital services offer eventing enthusiasts and organizers alike a quick and easy registration experience for a myriad of events, including competitions, educational seminars, and schooling shows. Partnering with this go-to resource for educational and competitive opportunities aligns directly with the USEA’s mission of advancing the sport through the education of riders, trainers, officials and organizers.”

In 2024, STRIDER will continue their popular co-produced article series on USEA’s USEventing.com, which features business and educational tips for eventing enthusiasts. In addition, STRIDER will provide all USEA Members with a 15% discount on their digital services, and Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) certified coaches will receive 20% off STRIDER services. To retrieve these discounts, log into your USEA Online Services account to access the Member Rewards portal.

About STRIDER

STRIDER operates the Strider Platform, the leading entry platform for equestrians, as well as a range of other popular digital services. As the only digital provider certified by the United States Equestrian Federation to support entries across all disciplines and breeds, STRIDER’s software products enable riders to achieve convenient entry and payment for any horse show, competition, schooling, or equestrian sport event.

The company’s popular StriderRewards program offers exclusive connection to top equestrian services, brands, and products. USEA joins an esteemed list of StriderRewards Partners including ProElite Feed, Horse & Country, United States Equestrian Federation, Morven Park International Equestrian Center, the Kentucky Horse Park, Dressage Today, AHT Insurance, and Eventing Nation, all committed to connecting motivated equestrians and equine enthusiasts to the best in opportunities, products, and services. Visit www.striderpro.com to explore the Strider Platform and learn more.

About the United States Eventing Association

The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com.

Dec 26, 2024 Association News

The Best of 2024: USEA Edition

With 2025 just days away, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the top moments for the USEA across the 2024 season. Take a trip down memory lane with us and relive these high-performing moments from our online news, the USEA Podcast, and our Instagram account!

Dec 23, 2024 Education

Saddle Fit Simplified

Eventers who are new to the sport may feel a little overwhelmed by the often-misunderstood world of saddle fitting. Riders are often bombarded with information from peers online or self-described experts, putting them at risk of following bad advice related to equipment that impacts horse welfare perhaps more than any other piece of tack. Finding a qualified expert to answer these questions is crucial. Who better to turn to than both a qualified Master Saddle Fitter and a fourth-generation saddle designer to answer some of these questions?

Dec 22, 2024 USEA Foundation

Top Tips for Applying for a USEA Foundation Grant

Did you know that the USEA Foundation awards over 150 grants each year to deserving individuals who are involved in the sport of eventing? With grants that assist riders with accomplishing their competition goals, grants geared toward licensed officials, grants that are specific to continuing education for coaches, grants that assist competitions with obtaining frangible technology, and so much more, there really is a grant opportunity available to almost anyone!

Dec 21, 2024 Education

3 Ways to Help Eventing Thrive in 2025

With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.

Official Corporate Sponsors of the USEA

Official Joint Therapy Treatment of the USEA

Official Feed of the USEA

Official Saddle of the USEA

Official Equine Insurance of the USEA

Official Forage of the USEA

Official Supplement Feeding System of the USEA

Official Competition & Training Apparel of the USEA

Official Horse Boot of the USEA

Official Shockwave of the USEA

Official Horse Wear of the USEA